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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

QUITE a tempest was stirred by the order of the President touching the return of battle flags to the vari- ous States. The fuss was trife premature and the men who indulg- ed In unnecessary storming and blowing now feel sorry that they did It. It appears that Adjutant- General Drum, of the war depart ment, thought it would be good idea to send to such states as desired them, the battle flags captured dur ing the war, and which for more than twenty years have been stored at the war department. Doubtless the adjutant consulted with other members of the department and the project was considered a favorable one. Further, it seems that the proposition was stated to the Presi- dent, and he probably could see no wrong in it, thinking, perhaps, that the northern states would be pleased to receive their flags, and the south ern states would look upon the re. turn of the confederate emblems as a generous and courteous act and the result would be better feeling between the sections. In view of this formal discussion among the officials of the war department, Gen eral Drum sent circulars to the gov. ernors of the several states outlining the proposition, and requesting them to state their desires in the prem. ises. No sooner had this been done, however, and before answers were received from the authorities of the various states, shout of disapprov- al and protest went up from various leading members of the republican party and the organs of that party. The utterance of all these were very vehement and the discussion promised to become violent. The President, however, in few days made statement concerning the matter, in which he said that after looking up and considering the sub- ject he had concluded that the return of the battle flags according to the plan proposed, must be provided for by congressional enactment and that the executive had no authority to order such return. Thus is summa- rily settled another matter which promised to be sweet morsel for demagogues to roll under their tongues and sectional partyism to make buncomb capital of. When 1t is considered that the north and south is now united and common country, that the people Of the sec tions are Amerlcans and brothers, the simple act of returning the war trophies does not seem to call for all the sharp criticism which it drew out. Of course the south has no use now for the confederate battle flags, but as the move was of a general character, covering all the states, north and south, there will be very general opinion that the return oi the flags would have resulted in more good than evil. There is nc denying the fact that so long as the bitter hatred and animosities are kept up between the conquerer and conquered there will never be the right feeling among the people of the two sections. On the contrary, ev- cry effort should be made to wlpe out all traces of the war, and bring the people together in harmony and fraternity.
 THERE are lS,000 Mexican Pen : alas,,a on fila fin tha Rureau
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

A lot of coutrabahd horses brought into this country from Mexico with out the paymento of the tariff taxes on them and sold at Little Rock and Lonoke, have been seized and con fiscated by government officers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

CERTAIN republicans are claiming that if Sherman is nominated for the Presidency he will carry 2 number of southern states. It cannot be dis puted that he is the only republican who has since the war been able to carry single southern state, He earned Louisiana In 1878, returning board and all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

ACCORDING to recent report of the treasurer in regard to the circu- lating medium there appears to be a net increase of $56, 566, 545 as com. pared with the circulation year ago. Who's got our share?
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

where land for homes can be bought Tn some states as cheap as fifty cents per acre. The trouble is while these fellows are bowling for free land they are not earning the necessary fifty cents.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22
Correspondence Of the nemocrat

Correspondence of the Democrat
 FAYETTEVILLE, Conway Go, Ark, June Hive are having a heavy rainfall here to day. Corn and cot ton are looking unusually we'll at this time, farmers are somewhat in the grass, but most of them however, have their crops in growing con dition, we have great cause to be thankful for the fattering prospect for good crops up to the present time. We have fourishing Sun day school at Hattleville, with good attendance, of both old and young, and church regularly three Sundays h each month. Our public school will begin about the first of July. We have beautiful section of coun. try here around Hattieville, good rich valley land and good farming country, and those seeking good homes in Arkansas, will do well to come to thls part of Conway county before purchasing elsewhere. But we are raising cotton here to our ev- erlasting ruin, and the farmer that IS first to turn his attention to the raising of stock and grain, will be first to learn the secret of successful farming in Arkansas.
 w. F. McREYNoLDs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

Many men of many minds, Many cures Of many kinds. But of all the world has known, Winch by using has been shown, There are none so safe and sure, For fever and ague as 'sCertain Chilt Cure"
 Sold by J. NJ. Harkey < Bro.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22
ATTORNEY General Garlan,

ATTORNEY General Garland is booked for Hominy Hull August lst. His plans for the summer are sad to be very simple. Mrs. Hubbard, his mother, will spend the summer in the north.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

The United States Supreme Court is about three years behind with it's docket, and losing at the rate of three hundred cases every year. Some relief is imperative.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

When the blood is loaded with impurities, the whole system be comes disordered. This condition of things cannot last long without serious results. In such cases, a. powerful alternative is needed, such as Ayers SarsaparIlla. It never fails, and has no equal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

Our druggists keep for sale Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover, the best preparation ever made for restoring the vitality and color of tue hair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22
CITY RESTAURANT.

II. c. WELLS, PROPRIETOR, In the Pruitt building, on Jefferson streeo, Russellyille, Arkansas. Meals 20 cents, and at all hours, from 1 a. m, to 9 D. m. Boarders taken by the day or week. Rates reasonable. Call anu see me.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22
Correspondence of the Democrat.

Correspondence of the Democrat.
 LONDON, ARK, June 1l.-D. M. Battenfield died at his residence n this place Wednesday, 8th inst, of typho malaria. He had been in bad health for several weeks before he was confined to his bed, notwith standing he had the best medical treatment and attention, hls disease was too deep seated to yield. He bore his sufferings with unusual pa tience, and was conscious that he must soon depart. Ills testimony on his dying bed was sufficient to convince all who knew him that he was prepared for the ordeal His funeral was preached n the M. E. church here (although he was an or derly member of the Christian church ], by Rev. G. W. o. Davis, preacher in charge of London cir cult, and then buried in London grave yard. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire town. SYMPATHIzER.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

THE Hampstead county Wheel met last week and refused to admit colored members to the white wheels and resolved to keep the organiza- tion out of politics.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22
corresponaence of lhe pemocra..

CAGLEsvILLE, Ark, June l3.--Ey. erythlng is moving along lovely. Crops are growing nicely and farm
 CTS are getting up with their work. The Colorado fever seems to be very contagious in this section. Great excitement about the good country just ahead. But people hardly ever reach it---it is always just beyond. Stop and think before
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

Ex-SEcRETARY Manning, in an in terview since his return from Eu- rope, expresses the opinion that Cleveland will be renominated with out a doubt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

IT seems like getting back to prim- tive times to read about q stage robbery in Missouri, but one was held up last Sunday evening near Barretts, and robbed of $250.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

Hot Springs claims 1000 visitors. In the last twelve months the Unit ed States has received four million emigrants from the Old World.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

Women are the State Librarians of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisi- ana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Ten nessee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

California has recently had weatf- CT the hottest for fifteen years, doing much damage to the strawberries and wheat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

OF the annual appropriation made by Congress for the equipment and maintainance of the state militia Ar kansas gets $6,451 as her share.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

TIE Virginia State democratic convention is called to meet at Roan- oke on the 4th of August next.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-06-22

THE Henry George free land theo- ry is not popular in this country,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

Hon THos e. POWELL, Democratic
candidate for Governor, paid a flying
visit to Cleveland, o., on Saturday.
He was escorted around by Hon. M /.
A. Foran, Treasurer Axworthy, aud
others. He said he had no political
mission at this time in Cleveland,
though his long and evidently salts.
factory interview with Senator Payne
sent the republican reporters into con-
niption fits. Mr.. Powell will follow
Judge Thurman at Hamilton, o., on
Sept. 9TH, at the formal opening of the
Democratic campaign, he in turn to be
seconded by Messrs. Jas. e. Campbell
and Hon. Martin A. Feran, his late
competitors in the Democratic State
Convention for the Gubernatorial
nomination. Mr.. Powell has no
warmer supporters than Messrs. Camp.
bell and FOran., All the candidates
upon the Democratic State ticket, the
numerous and well equipped Demo-
cratic Clubs of Cincinnati, Dayton,
Springfield, Columbus and surround
ing cities, will be there also. The
Miami Valley proposes to show ON this
occasion that the bulk of its voting
population intend to do valiant work
for the Democratic cause this year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
Governor Foraker,s speech.


We have spoken elsewhere of @ Ov.
ernor Foraker. He is, we believe, Q
man of educatiun, who is thought
worthy by an intelligent majority ol
the citizens of Ohio to be the Cover
nor of the State. But does any intel
ligent man in the country think that
it is a decent thing for the Governor
of Ohio to say of the President of the
United States, upon his prompt revol
cation of an order which proved to be
beyond his proper authority, that "he
quailed like whipped spaniel before
the storms of indignant protests that
swept down upon him from every
loyal State 2"
IfGovernor FOraker's friends should
reply that it is true, the reply would
prove nothing, and would be merely a
repetition of the indecency. The form
of Governor Foraker's attack upon
the President throughout was an in
suit to the people of the United States.
1t is, we believe, wholly without pre-
cedent in the references of the Cover
nor of State to the President. Even
the illusions of some of the rebel Gov
ernors in 1861 to President Lincoln
were not SO wholly unbecomfng a
dignified official position as the furious
onslaught OF Governor FORAKER upon
President Cleveland.
Whoever reads his speech in the
convel ton, and his speech at his re
ception in Toledo, in which he said,
"This gathering of Republicans means
that when our lines are drawn we will
sweep over the whole rebel brigade, +"
will understand how naturally the
name of Governor Foraker is associa-
faA MI hnf Of NFr loin he
Republican nomination in 1888. We
ask any Intelligent American to com
pare the speeches, letters and remarks
of Gov. Foraker with the letters,
speeches, messages and remarks OF
President Cleveland, and decide which
upon that showing, is the wiser, high
er, truer representative of American
patriotism.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

SCIENCE publishes some valuable
records collected by DIR. Samuel Sex
ton on the observed effects of boxing
the ears. DIR. Sexton has fifty-One
cases upon his records in which the
ear has been injured by blows of the
open hand or fist The nature of the
injuries varied considerably. One had
Inflammation of the ear, with susPi-
cIon of intracranial trouble, and q
running of the ear for twelve years
following a blow upon that organ.
The patient subsequently died of brain
disease. In another case the ear be-
came infiamed and the hearing very
much impaired. In another case the
patient was slapped by his father upon
the left ear, and immediate pain and
deafness ensued. with a bloody dis
charge from which he was three
months in recovering. The dangers
to which DIR. Sexton calls attention
are 80 grave that parents and all 9th
ers should choose some other method
of furnishing children than boxing
their ears. 1t is lot improbable that,
if DIR. Sexton purSd his inquiries
further, he will find other cases in
which brain disease has followed this
barbarous practice.-lEx.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
Teachers Institute.

The Institute of 'S7 was one of the
most successful Portage county has ever
had. The entire enrolment is 800, each
township in the county being represented
except Suff1eld. From Paris is registered
l; Shalersville, q; Aurora, 8; DeeTfield.
4; Hiram, Palmyra, Atwater, s; Wind
ham, Nelson, G.; Streetsboro. z; Charles
town, g; Edinburg, IL; Brimfleld, II
Iiootstown, Garrettsville, Mautua, Ii
Randolph, II; Kent, ~; Ravenna, Ia +;
Newton Falls, Mogadore, L; Cyclone, 2;
New Milford. 8 Earlville, 8; Campbells-
port, 6; foreign, Is.
The Institute adopted the following
resolutions:
ResOIUed. I. That it is the sense of
this Association that there should be
appropriate exercises in all the schools of
Portage county, in connection with the
Centennial Celebration of the first set
tlemept of the State of Ohio, and that it
Is urge that this subject be presented at
the Institutes that are to be held prior to
date of Celebration april z, 'sS), and that
each teacher be urged to present this
subject in his respective district.
RESOLVED. II. That aDe favor Township
Supervision, and advocate its further
extension in our county.
ResolUed. III. That we favor the
principles embodied in the Albaugh Bill,
and further legislation tending to sys-
tematize and centralize our present
school system.
ResolVed. ". That every teacher,
either active or prospective, ought to
read some good educational paper, and
not only be a member of this association,
but attend Its meetings and improve
every opportunity to better his condition
as a teacher.
ReSOlUed. v. That the study of
Hygiene, with special reference to the
effects of alcohol and narcotics. ought to
be introduced into our public schools.
The number of new members subscrib-
ing for some educational paper was 4S.
Election Of officers for ensuing year
resulted in choice of F. B. Merrill, Presi-
dent; A. w. Carrier. Vice President;
Ella Blake, Secretary; J. J. Jackson, o,
f. Haymaker, Eliza Dalrymple, Exeou-
tive COMMITTEES.
Adjourned subject to call of Executive
NELLIE B. WARD, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
FREEDOM.

Correspondence.
Mr.. Frank Gray. telegrapher on the
B. & o. Z. R., is at home.
Mrs. George Wheelock has removed
to Akron.
Mr.. F. P. Savage and Master Orsa
Beardsley spent Sunday in Cincinnati.
Miss Clara Stoody, of Windham,
has been visiting her many young
friends in Windham.
Mr.. Frank Gardner has again been
Frustrated with rheumatism.
Mr.. Bion Rathbun aud Mrs. r. w.
HurIburt spent few days in Rome,
Ashtabula county.
William e Moore has gone to Mont
vile, Geauga county, accompanied by
his grandchildren, Ernie and Hattie,
to attend the annual reunion OF the
Moore family, to be held at that place
on Thursday.
Last Friday eve it was our privilege
to attend school exhibition given by
the school OF Lime Ridge. Mr.. FREQ
Hart, the teacher, has just closed one
of the most successful terms in the
history of this district; the entertain
ment was one which reflected great
credit to the teacher and also to the
pupils. There were but thirteen pu.
pills, the oldest of which was but Il
years of age; nevertheless, this little
band gave a very interesting program
of nearly two hours, at the close o.
which Miss Emma Davis, in a few
appropriate words, presented the teach
er beautiful volume of poems as ,
memento from the school, to which
he responded with much feeling.
RUSTIC.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01


The fire loss In the United States
and Canada for July was $14. .026. 500.
against $40, ,0OO, 900 in 1886 and SO 900.
600 In 1885. The total for the fret sew.
en- months was $76. .92S. 100, against
S63 SOC. 900 for the corresponding peri
cd of 1885. This alarming increase in
thedestructien of property by fire, is
q great drain on our material wealth,
and it calls for the construction of only
fireproof buildings of the most ap.
proved style in the future. Many OF
the insurance companies are claiming
that the losses are becoming so nu.
merous that they will be forced to dis.
continue business if the losses contin-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
A Gift for All.

In order to give all a chance to test
it, and thus be convinced of its wOn-
derful curative powers, DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, f,
Coughs and Colds, will be, for limit
ed time, given away. This Offer is not
only liberal, but shows unbounded
faith in the merits of this great remedy
All who suffer from coughs, colds,
consumption, asthma, Bronchitis, or
any affection of the throat, chest or
lungs. are especially requested to call
at &. P. Reeds drug store, and get q
trial bottle free, large bottles, 81.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
ExcursiOHs TO Phiiadelphia. Low
hound Trip Rates. via Penney.
Vaniu Lines.

Excursions 20 OPhttadeiphta. Low
hound Trip Rates. via Penney.
Vaniu Zines.
Extensive preparations are being
made by the citiz ens o; Philadelphia
for fitting celebration of the centen-
nial anniversary of the adoption of the
Federal Constitution ON September l5,
Is and IL. The President of the United
States, his Cabinet, and other distin-
guished gentlemen will be present.
Excursion tickets will be sold to Phil
adelphia and return from Sept. 8th to
18th, inclusive, at one fare for the
round trip from ticket stations on the
Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg.
These tickets will be good for return
until September %, inclusive. No
other lines can furnish such excellent
facilities and accommodations for
reaching Philadelphia rs the Pennsyl-
vania. Call on or address the nearest
agent of the Pennsylvania Company,
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis BY.
or the Chicago, st. Louis and Pitts
burgh Railroad Company,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

The Youngstown Independent
warns the old soldier boys that if they
do not open their eyes wide and keep
them open. they will yet be made a
servant to some political organization.
Let all parties stand back. Let the
warworn soldier wear his laurels in
peace.
THE New York World says: The
Sherman organ in Ohio declares in
faver of abolishing the taxes on whit-
ky and tobacco as a means of stopping
the surplus. What taking cry it
would be in the Western Reserve
Free whisky and tobacco, taxed SUI
gar and salt and clothing.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

w. &. CAPPELLAR, chairman of the
Republican Executive Com mittee, is
Railroad Commissioner; John M.
Doane, Secretary of the committee. is
State Librarian-both appointees of
Governor Foraker; while U. H. Hes
ter, Clerk of the Supreme Court, and
G. L. Kurtz. Private Secretary of Gov.
Foraker, are members of the Execu.
tive Committee. The tax payers of
Ohio are paying the salaries of these
officials while they are running the
political campaign for Foraker. Just
such perversion of official duties as
that lead to the necessity of civil SER
vice laws.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic voters in the several tow
ships in Portage County are hereby requested
to elect delegates to the Democratic County
Convention 10 be held at Town II all. Rayenna.
Saturday, September 10, 1857,
at eleven O'Clock a. m f r the purpose of plac-
ing in nomiaation candidates for the following
officers to be voted for at the ensuing election
in November next:
Representative,
Clerk of the Court.
Probate Judge.
Treasurer.
Surveyor.
Commissioner.
Inhrmary Direbtor.
The ratio Of representation being one dele
gate for twenty-five and fraction of thirteen
votes cast for Hon. John Mcbride for Secretary
of State
Under this call the several townships are en-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

GOVERNOR FORAKER makes the re.
markable statement that the consum-
er does not pay the duties imposed by
tariff taxes. That is beautiful theory.
Now if candidate Foraker could make
the average taxpayer believe that he,
the tax payer, does not pay the tax
assessed against his properly he might
be able to convince the farmer that an
additional tax on his farm would be a
blessing. g.-(Ohio Patriot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
Excurston Rates TO Ohio state Fair
August 29th 10 sept. 2nd.

The Pennsylvania Lines west OF
Pittsburgh, including the Pennsylva-
mia Company. the Pittsburgh. Cincin-
natl and st Louis Railway, and the
Chicago, st. Louis and Pittsburgh
Railroad, will sell excursion tickets to
Columbus and return, from ticket
stations in Ohio, from August 29th to
September I'd inclusive, at rate of one
fare for the round trip. These tickets
will be good returning up to and in
cluding Saturday, Sept. 8, by any reg
ular train stopping at their destination.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01

FORAKER cannot count ON o solid
support from the Republican farmers.
They feel hurt and outraged at his at
tempt to levy heavier tax on the
farms of the State. He canRbt count
on the votes of the Republican labor.
ing men because he has turned the
penitentiary into great competing
never done anything for the laboring
man, and has never given him even q
word of sympathy. Foraker can new
er be Governor again.-lOhio Patriot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-09-01
Under this call the several townships are en-
led to r.presentatlon as follows:

It is expected that g we'll known speaker
from abroad will address the Convention. and
that the occasion will be enliyened by band
Of music
Let every township be fully represented,
By order of the Executive Committee.
IRVING +. WILCOX, Chairman.
CH. GOODMAN, Secretary,